Kazakhstan weather forecast: Astana and Almaty to see rain and thunderstorms

Forecasters from Kazhydromet have detailed the weather outlook for Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, and its largest city, Almaty, for the period of June 3 to 5.

In Astana, June 3 is predicted to have variable cloudiness with no precipitation. Winds will be southeasterly at 9–14 meters per second. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach +29...+31°C, with nighttime temperatures between +15...+17°C.

The following day, June 4, Astana will see variable cloudiness with occasional rain and thunderstorms. The wind will shift from south-easterly to south-westerly at 9-14 meters per second. Temperatures will cool slightly, with daytime highs of +25...+27°C and nighttime lows of +17...+19°C. June 5 will return to variable cloudiness with no precipitation, and south-westerly winds at 9-14 meters per second, with daytime temperatures around +26...+28°C.

Almaty's forecast for June 3 includes variable cloudiness with daytime rain and thunderstorms. North-westerly winds will blow at 3-8 meters per second, with gusts up to 15-18 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will be warm at +29...+31°C, and nighttime temperatures will range from +18...+20°C.

On June 4, Almaty should expect variable cloudiness with rain and thunderstorms occurring at night and in the morning. Winds will be north-westerly at 3-8 meters per second, gusting to 13 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will be +28...+30°C, with nighttime temperatures between +18...+20°C. June 5 will bring variable cloudiness with brief daytime rain and thunderstorms, and north-westerly winds at 3-8 meters per second, gusting to 15 meters per second. Daytime temperatures will be +28...+30°C, with nighttime temperatures dropping to +16...+18°C.

Earlier forecasts indicated that passing atmospheric fronts would bring unstable weather across most of Kazakhstan in the coming days, with expectations of heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and squally winds.